Meetings
- • City Council Budget Workshop, 6:30p Aug. 19
- • City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop, 5:30p Aug. 20
- • AA/NA, 8p Every Tues & Thurs at Christ Episcopal Church
School Dates
- • Scrimmage vs Spring Hill, 7p Aug. 16
• Scrimmage at Tyler Grace, Aug. 22
Bible Study
Cumberland Presbyterian Church is hosting a weekly bible study every Wednesday night. The evening starts with a 6p supper, and bible study from 6:30-7:30p led by Shane Shaddix. All are welcome. The group is currently starting Book of Hebrews.
UFO Con
Come spend the day exploring UFO’s with expert speakers, evidence, sightings and more on August 17. Confirmed speakers this year include Mitchel Whitington, Jay Michael, Chris Lee James, Daniel Alan Jones, D.r Rita Louise and The Alien Hunter Derrel W. Sims. Ticekts and more information at 2024texasufocon.eventbrite.com
Watermelon Fest
The United Christian Alliance will host a Watermelon Festival starting at 6p August 24, at Mt. Ira Baptist Church, 1109 North Street, Jefferson. There will be food, games for all ages, arts, crafts, bounce houses, face painting and prize giveaways. The event is free and open to the public.
GLCA
August 31st is the date for the Greater Caddo Lake Association’s annual fundraiser at The Point on Goose Prairie (formerly Crip’s) and will include a raffle, a bake sale, and fried fish dinners. The meal includes fried catfish fillets, coleslaw, fries, hush puppies, garnishes, a dessert and water or tea. Plates are $20 and will be served from 11am until the food runs out. For more information, contact gclaoftx@gmail.com.
Banquet
The Annual Marion County Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for 6p September 21 at the Jefferson Convention and Visitor’s Center. RSVP is required and Tickets are $25 for individual members and $35 for not yet members. Business members have tickets as a part of their membership. For more information, 903-665-2672 or info@marioncountychamber.org
Update Us
Send shout-outs and event notices to JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com., or call 903-665-2462.
Rodeo
The Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo Queen Pageant is set for September 27-28 and now’s the time to signup! Applications are now available by contacting Samantha at 940-386-4065 or Susan at 903-930-8920. More information is also available on their Facebook page @Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program. The deadline to register is September 15.
Autumn in Avinger
Avinger will be celebrating Autumn with their annual Autumn in Avinger festival from 10a-5p September 30 at #7 Main Street Education, Avinger. There will be shopping, food throught the day, and bingo starting at 5:30p.
Ducks Unlimited
Cass County Ducks Unlimited will hold their annual banquet August 24. Limited tables are available. For more information, contact Rusty Anderson at 903-799-0980 or Liz Anderson at 903-806-6010.
Bees
Honeybees are out in full swarm now that summer is almost here. If you have bees, don’t call an exterminator. Instead, call Stanford Brantley at 903-742-2765 and let him help remove and relocate them.
Farmers Market
The Jefferson Farmers Market is open and are accepting applications for those wanting to participate. The Cost is $25 for the entire season. They meet from 10a-2p every Saturday in downtown Jefferson just off Austin Street across from the Thomas Jefferson Park. For more information, contact Doug Weir at the County AgriLife Extension Office, 903-665-2421.
APL
Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson at the corner of Henderson and Polk streets on August 5, August 31, and September 9. They offer low cost vaccinations as a walk-in, and spay/neuter services by appointment. Vaccinations are available from 10a-2p. To schedule a spay/neuter appointment, call 903-440-4911 or 903-753-7387